Locked In with Ian Bick

I Was a Teenage Prison Guard — Then I Survived Addiction | Ken Rideout

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Ken Rideout joins Ian Bick to share his unique path from working as a corrections officer to struggling with addiction and eventually rebuilding his life through discipline and endurance sports. Ken opens up about his background, his experiences inside the prison system, his battle with opioids, and how running became a foundation for stability, structure, and long-term recovery. Today, Ken is known for his work in fitness, long-distance running, and co-hosting The Fight with Teddy Atlas podcast.

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Connect with Ken Rideout:
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Website: ttps://www.theothersideofhard.com/
Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick:
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https://ianbick.com/
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Timestamps:
00:00 Former Prison Guard: Shocking Stories & Life Before Corrections
05:41 Growing Up: Family, Neighborhood Influence & Early Sports Life
13:30 First Days as a CO: What Really Happens Behind the Walls
23:36 Addiction Inside Prisons & Struggles at Home
31:44 Childhood Trauma, Life Choices & Hitting Crossroads
43:43 Why He Left Corrections for Wall Street (The Unexpected Pivot)
53:34 Battling Addiction: Secrets, Lies & Personal Collapse
01:02:31 Sobriety Journey: Regrets, Family Impact & Hard Truths
01:06:23 Rebuilding Life: Fitness, Career Growth & Becoming a Mentor
01:13:21 Discipline, Success & The Mindset That Changed Everything
01:19:45 Future Goals, Self-Acceptance & What He Learned
01:25:15 Overcoming Setbacks & Staying Consistent Through Life’s Chaos

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